Building Productivity in the UK

Closing the productivity gap

The UK workforce produces less per hour than our main economic competitors. Germany, France and the US produce much more than workers in the UK. A range of solutions have been offered by Government, business and others, including training and investment in infrastructure. But these can only yield lasting improvements if workplaces are operating at their best.

The way workplaces are organised, the part played by managers and leaders, and the role and involvement of employees can help deliver better outcomes for individuals, organisations and the economy.

Acas Productivity tool

Take the Acas self-diagnosis Productivity Tool test to understand your organisation's strengths and weaknesses, and to help you identify simple practical steps you can take to get the best out of your staff. The tool will produce a report with links to relevant Acas guidance and services.

Productivity in the workplace

Watch our video to gain some insight from industry experts and leaders on how you can make changes in your workplace.

Acas report: Building productivity in the UK

This report aims to stimulate debate amongst those with an interest in UK productivity. It offers Acas' insights into the features that can make a difference to workplace effectiveness. It is based on discussions with a range of employers, employees, their representatives, and other thought leaders, as well as Acas' own extensive experience of providing practical solutions to tackling workplace improvement.

Acas case studies on productivity

We have developed a series of case studies based on independent analysis of organisations that have approached Acas to improve workplace effectiveness. These studies provide valuable insights on how employers deal with pressing business challenges and in particular how they used Acas products and services to maximise workplace productivity within their organisation.